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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
5
A scrambled fragment mentions league play in 1909 with vague references to players such as Poriran Brothers and Mares vu A and dates in December. Context is unclear and many words are garbled. No clear event or outcome can be determined from the legible text.
The Arts and Crafts Society of Queensland held its annual meeting in Moore's Buildings Queen Street led by president Mrs Mona Elliott. Members discussed promoting beauty in handmade items maintaining high standards, with officers elected and notes on supporting disabled veterans through craft workshops.
The Courier-Mail reports busy ball organizers for a May dance at the Trocadero to benefit the Home for Aged and Invalid Nurses. G G Library Fund Committee led by Eckersley and Miss Betty supported with bridge party plans and a May 26 event. Proceeds aid the Young Australia League and library maintenance.
The King and Queen with Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret visited Browncasting House on May 13. They toured programs, observed a secret recording of informal family moments, and Elizabeth expressed delight as the playback pleased the princesses.
A TV meeting of the Mackay Association reported that the president Mrs P H stalnesting called on Miss Rasmond, a teacher on exchange from London to Mackay, and provided letters of introduction. Members also arranged care for Desmond, a crippled child, on his return home.
A few lines to say about greetings and travel. R and Mrs Burns plan to drive from Sydney at week’s end to spend several weeks’ holiday with Mrs Burns’ parents, Mr and Mrs Ferguson, in Nundah. Mrs Witton of Longreach visits her brother-in-law and sister. Mrs Aitken’s party returns from Adelaide after weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs Gibson of Warwick are in Brisbane staying at the Hotel Canberra.
Plans for a Brisbane Kindergarten Training College Back To Kindergarten Week were approved at a college meeting. Activities include open days for inspections, travel talks, a May dancing party, a July dinner, August entertainments, and a December garbage party, led by president Miss Anne Winecombe.
At the March meeting of the Queensland Women's Association Seaside Home committee presided by Jes 8 Gresnia, members reported gifts from several branches. The Condamine Valley branch donated towels, planned a Marion Coward training session. Cambooyn Younger branch targeted frocks and garments, and Cecil Plains, Gal C 1am, and Geel Plains Younger groups pledged beds. Accounts totaling £12 were approved for payment.
A theatre program by the Shakespeare Society features a balanced Shakespearian entry with performances of plays portrayed on stage. Notable participants include Hilda Hastie, Ralph Taylor, Kevin Gunn, Laura Lock, Robert Winhart and others in a night of culture and music.
Passengers bid farewell aboard the Orion as the ship prepares to depart for Colombo and London. A large party of relatives and friends gathered at the wharf for a final goodbye while officers and officials saw the crew off.
In cloudy weather a musical luncheon was held in the Lord Mayor's reception room at City Hall to aid the Queensland Social Service League Women's Section funds. Mrs Percy Pease hosted 50 guests including the Lady Mayoress with decor by golden glow and gerberas. The program featured Ma J Webb Gwen Dean Gladys Kelly and others with dances by Halliday School of Dancing. Mrs T Sheridan was the convenor.
The Queensland Women's Club annual meeting announced officers including President Ira J Hartley, vice-presidents Middleton and Mrs T Hoffman, secretary Mrs L Thames, treasurer Mrs E Barnet, and executive members Mrs W Richards and Mrs Wilton among others. The record lists additional named officers and members, reflecting a formal club governance snapshot.
London report notes infants in care during a government demonstration of respirators. An inventor, Mr c. Gh Trotman, explains the devices are simple bags extending to cover the infant and provide airflow as needed. The article describes babies placed in respirators and then sleeping, with officials citing governmental involvement.
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